I have a 1997 z28 6 speed camaro that i just bought its all stock with a cold air intake. 100k miles


Problem,
-it gets hot when i drive in the city but runs good on the freeway
-I drove about 700 miles on it so far and on this last trip back from san jo the check engine light came on, i got home the next day it was off then came back on later that day.

Im thinking a full engine service might take care of it

any input would help

 

What is a full engine service? Do you mean a oil change? Since your car is ok on the highway chance are your fans are not coming on. Either do to a switch or relay or the fan itself. Service Engine soon light could be about any of a 1000 things. you need to find out if there is a code stored in the computer. Autozone can check it and tell you what code it is.

 

i notice mine runs hot in the city but i drive it hard.......i was figuring i might need a new waterpump

 

Why? you think the water is not moving fast enough? The only reason to replace a water pump is is if it leaks or the bearings start making noise. A system flush might be a better way to help you motor stay cool.

 

Well I bought some coolant and put a new radiator hose on it as well. Also I cleaned the intake and the lights been staying off, and by the full service I mean a full tune up which should help regardless but when u said to get that code will the code itself tell me what the problem is?

 

I won't tell you exactly what the problem is, but it can steer you in the right direction. The more information you have about the problem the better.